Fiscal stress deepens across states as all 28 post deficits in FY25: CAG report

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India’s states continued to face mounting fiscal pressures in 2024-25, with all 28 states reporting fiscal deficits and their combined liabilities rising to Rs 90.51 lakh crore as of March 31, 2025, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General’s (CAG) report State Finances 2024-25 released on Monday.

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Fiscal stress deepens across states as all 28 post deficits in FY25: CAG report

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